Virtual Coach and Mentor

Organizational Description: The Start2Finish solution to child poverty is innovative and dynamic. Our Fitness and Literacy Model is rooted in volunteerism, children's literacy, health, and education. Our community matrix, the engine that gives our programs sustainability, includes strong, lasting partnerships with businesses, schools and community groups, creating a "Pathway of Hope" that features comprehensive programs focused on academic achievement, physical fitness, nutrition and social interaction. This pathway includes our annual Backpack Program, which distributes backpacks filled with school supplies to the most at-risk schools across Canada; our Running & Reading Club weekly after-school program, which empowers children to improve their literacy skills, physical fitness and social and behavioural skills, and prepares them to achieve life‑long success; and our Pathway of Hope Scholarship Program, which offers post‑secondary scholarships to economically challenged high school students who demonstrate significant leadership, community service and academic excellence.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6167

Description of Duties

A S2F Virtual Coach plays a significant role in encouraging children weekly to achieve positive change physically, mentally, and emotionally through fitness and literacy. Coaches help build confidence and motivation within children, while reducing learning gaps and developing a lifelong love of learning.

Our Brainworx! is an online afterschool program for students in grades 1-6 and runs twice a week between Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, for 30-40 minutes each session. We focus on physical activity, literacy, and social‑emotional development. Each group has 10-12 students and 3-4 coaches. Our Brainworx program has various start times between 3:30pm - 6:30pm EST.

Details

• February to May (winter and spring term only available)
• 30‑40 minute sessions 2x/week (Tues/Wed/Thurs)
• Flexible timing, between 3:30‑6:30pm EST
• 10‑12 participants and 2‑3 volunteer coaches per group
• Sessions include fitness, literacy & mentoring activities, with emphasis on building character strengths
• An easy‑to‑use virtual platform to facilitate programming

To apply, please visit our volunteer portal: https://timecounts.app/start2finish/applications/da9c982b-5106-4aa8-9650-d8e908fac3b6

Note: This is a virtual opportunity; volunteers must be located in Canada.

Skills Required

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication

Skills Gained / Related Careers

Age group: 16‑17, 18‑30, 31‑54, 55+

Time Commitment: Daytime, Evening, Remote Volunteering

• 30‑40 minutes, twice a week.
• Tues, Wed, and/or Thurs.

Location

• Brandon
• Central
• Eastman
• Interlake
• Northern
• Parkland
• Thompson
• Westman
• Winnipeg

Eligibility & Requirements

• Criminal record check required: Yes
• Child abuse registry check required: Yes
• Candidate groups: small, family and friends
• Fulfillment of volunteer hours for school credit
• Inclusion of mobility device usage

Organization will provide

• A letter of reference
• Certificate of recognition
• Training/Orientation

B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2

Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.